B&K Precision 178xB User manual

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Instruction Manual

Model 1785B, 1786B, 1787B & 1788 Programmable DC Power Supplies

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Content

Content............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Quick Reference ............................................................................................................................................. 3

About your safety.................................................................................................................................... 3

General information ........................................................................................................................ 3

Protection from electric shock ...................................................................................................... 3

Definition of users ........................................................................................................................... 3

Certification and Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 4

Certification...................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4

The Front Panel at a Glance................................................................................................................. 5

Function keys description ...................................................................................................................... 5

Menu description .................................................................................................................................... 6

Display annunciators .............................................................................................................................. 6

The Rear Panel at a Glance ................................................................................................................. 7

Chapter 1 Quick Start .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Preliminary Checkout ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Output Checkout .............................................................................................................................. 8

1.2.1 Voltage Output Checkout .................................................................................................... 9

1.2.2 Current Output Checkout .................................................................................................... 9

1.3 If the Power Supply Does Not Turn On ...................................................................................... 10

1.4 To Adjust the Carrying Handle ..................................................................................................... 10

1.5 To Rack Mount the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 2 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 13

2.2 Supplemental Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 3 Front-panel Operation ............................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Front-panel Operation Overview ................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Constant Voltage Operation ......................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Constant Current Operation ......................................................................................................... 17

3.4 Saving and Recalling Operation .................................................................................................. 17

3.5 Menu Operation ............................................................................................................................. 17

Chapter 4 Remote Operation Mode .......................................................................................................... 20

4.1 IT-E132B Communication connector .......................................................................................... 20

4.2 Communication setting ................................................................................................................. 20

4.3 Frame format .................................................................................................................................. 20

Packet structure ............................................................................................................................ 20

Status packets ............................................................................................................................... 21

4.4 Communication protocol ............................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 5 PV1785B-1788 Software .......................................................................................................... 30

5.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2 System Installation......................................................................................................................... 30

5.3 Functions of PV-1785B-1788 ....................................................................................................... 31

5.3.1Configure the system .......................................................................................................... 32

5.3.2 Status bar ............................................................................................................................. 32

5.3.3 Setting Voltage and current ............................................................................................... 33

5.3.4. GO/NG Test Function........................................................................................................ 35

5.3.5 Save and Open ................................................................................................................... 35

5.3.6 Present Voltage/Current Chart ......................................................................................... 35

5.3.7 Chart Description ................................................................................................................ 36

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Quick Reference

About your safety

Pease review the following safety precautions before operating our equipment.

General information

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any

associated instrumentations. Although some instruments and accessories would be

used with non-hazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions

may be present.

This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards

and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and

follow all installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using the

product. Refer to this manual for complete product specifications.

If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product

may be impaired.

Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.

Protection from electric shock

Operators of this instrument must be protected from electric shock at all times. The

responsible body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated

from every connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential

human contact. Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect

themselves from the risk of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or

above 1000 volts, no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed.

Definition of users

Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of

equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring

that operators are adequately trained.

Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical

safety procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from

electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.

Service is only to be performed by qualified service personnel.

Safety symbols and terms

Connect it to safety earth ground using the wire recommended in the user

manual.

The symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer to the

operating instructions located in the manual.

High voltage danger

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Certification and Warranty

Certification

We certify that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the

factory.

Introduction

The 1785B - 1788 Series power supplies are high performance single-output

programmable DC power supplies with communication interface. The combination of

bench-top and system features in these power supplies provides versatile solutions for

your design and test requirements.

Convenient bench-top features:

• Nice appearance, small-size and light weight

• VFD display

• Soft Rubber numeric keypad

• Adjustable & constant voltage outputs

• Adjustable & constant current outputs

• Output on/off

• High accuracy and high resolution

• Excellent load and line regulation

• Low ripple and noise

• Limit voltage protection

• Over current/temperature protection

• Sixteen operating states storage

• May be used in series or parallel modes with additional power supplies

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The Front Panel at a Glance

① 10 digits VFD display

② Status information for operating mode and working status

③ Power switch

④ Number keys

⑤ Function keys

⑥ UP/DOWN and ENTER key

⑦ Output terminals

Function keys description

Set the output voltage value

Set the current value

Save the present settings to a specified register location(1~16)

Recall a saved settings from location ‘‘1’’through ‘‘16’

Menu function to set related parameters of the power supply

Output ON/OFF, to enable/disable the output

V-set

I-set

Save

Menu

Recall

Out on/off

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Menu description

>MAX VOLT

Set the maximum output voltage value

>INIT OUT

Initiate the output state to ON or not

>INIT VOL

Initiate the output voltage to 0 volt or not

>KEY SOUN

Switch On/Off the buzzer sound when you press

any key

>BAUD

RATE

Set the communication baud rate

>ADDR

Set the communication address

>KEY LOCK

Set the password for function keys

>EXIT

Exit

Display annunciators

OFF

The power supply’s

output is off

Timer

Not used

CV

Constant voltage

mode

Sense

Not used

CC

Constant current

mode

Ext

Not used

*

Not used

Adrs

The instrument is

communicating with an TTL to

Serial converter

Meter

Meter mode

Rmt

The instrument is in remote

state. The only active key is

the Local KEY.

Shift

Not used

Error

The instrument has error

OVP

Over voltage protect

state

Prot

Not used

OCP

Over current protect

state

Lock

The keyboard is locked by a

password

Menu

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The Rear Panel at a Glance

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2

4

3

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2

4

3

5

① Cooling window

② DB9 interface connector

③ 110V/220V selector

④ Fuse

⑤ Power socket

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Chapter 1 Quick Start

One of the first things you will want to do with your power supply is to become acquainted with the front

panel. The exercises in this chapter prepare the power supply for use and help you get familiar with

some of its front-panel operations.

This chapter is intended for both the experienced and the inexperienced user because it calls attention

to certain checks that should be made prior to operation.

1.1 Preliminary Checkout

The following steps help you verify that the power supply is ready for use.

1．Check the list of supplied items.

Verify that you have received the following items with your power supply. If anything is missing, contact

your nearest Sales Office.

□ One power cord for your location

□ This User’s Manual.

□ Communication cable

2．Connect the power cord and turn on the power supply.

When you turn on the power supply, the front-panel display will light up briefly while the power supply

performs its power-on self-test. All the VFD annunciators will light up at once. To review the display with

all annunciators, you can check if there is any stroke loss on any annunciator. If there isn’t any response

when you power on the power supply, please see Section 1.5 on page 10 for some service information.

If the EEPROM was damaged or the latest operation data in EEPROM was lost, the VFD will display as

follows:

If the calibration data in EEPROM was lost, the VFD will display as follows:

1.2 Output Checkout

The following procedures check to ensure that the power supply develops its rated outputs and properly

responds to operation from the front panel.

ERR EEPROM

ERROR CAL

Warning: Your power supply is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type power cord;

the third conductor being the ground. The power supply is grounded only when the

power-line cord is plugged into an appropriate receptacle. Do not operate your power

supply without adequate cabinet ground connection.

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1.2.1 Voltage Output Checkout

The following steps verify basic voltage functions without load.

1. Turn on the power supply.

2. Enable the outputs.

Press key to let the ON annunciator and the CV annunciator turn on to light.

Notice: if the voltage value flash, then the power supply is in Set mode, ‘‘Set mode’’ means that the VFD

display shows the setting output voltage and current. Or the power supply is in Meter mode, ‘Meter

mode” means that the VFD display shows the actual output voltage and current and the ”Meter”

annunciator is lit.

3. Check that the front-panel voltmeter properly responds to number keys

Set some different voltage values, then wait till the Meter mode to check if the VFD displayed voltage

value is the same as the set voltage value, and to check if the VFD displayed current value is nearly

zero.

4. Ensure that the voltage can be adjusted from zero to the full rated value.

1.2.2 Current Output Checkout

The following steps check basic current functions with a short across the power supply’s output.

1. Turn on the power supply.

2. Disable the output

Press key to ensure that the output is disabled. The OFF annunciator is turned on.

3. Connect a short across (+) and (-) output terminals with an insulated test lead.

Use a wire size sufficient to handle the maximum current.

4. Enable the output.

Press key to ensure that the output is enabled. The OFF annunciator is turned off.

5. Adjust the voltage value to 1.0 volt.

Adjust the voltage to 1.0 volt to ensure the power supply is in CC operation mode. The CC annunciator

will turn on.

6. Adjust the current value.

Set some different voltage values, then wait till the Meter mode to check if the VFD displayed current

value is the same as the set voltage value, and to check if the VFD displayed voltage value is nearly

zero.

7. Ensure that the current can be adjusted from zero to the full rated value.

8. Turn off the power supply and remove the short wire from the output terminals.

Warning：To satisfy safety requirements, load wires must be heavy enough not to

overheat when carrying the maximum short-circuit output current of the power

supply. If there is more than one load, then any pair of load wires must be capable of

safety carrying the full-rated current of the power supply.

Out on/off

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1.3 If the Power Supply Does Not Turn On

Use the following steps to help solve problems you might encounter when turning on the instrument. If

you need more help, refer to chapter 6 for instructions on returning the instrument to the supplier for

service.

1. Verify that there is AC power to the power supply.

First, verify that the power cord is firmly plugged into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the power

supply. You should also make sure that the power source you plugged the power supply into is

energized. Then, verify that the power supply is turned on.

2. Verify the power-line voltage setting.

The line voltage is set to the proper value for your country (110VAC or 220VAC). Change the voltage

setting if it’s not correct.

3. Verify that the correct power-line fuse is installed.

If the fuse was damaged, please see the table below to replace the fuse for your power supply.

Model

Fuse Description

1785B,

1786B,

1787B

Fuse 2.5A T 250V for 220VAC

Fuse 5A T 250V for 110VAC

1788

Fuse 3.15A T 250V for 220VAC

Fuse 6.3A T 250V for 110VAC

1.4 To Adjust the Carrying Handle

To adjust the position, grasp the handle by the sides and pull outward. Then, rotate the handle to the

desired position.

Bench-top viewing positions Carrying position

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1.5 To Rack Mount the Instrument

You can mount the power supply in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet using the IT-E151 rack mount kit.

Note: Remove the carrying handle and the two plastic ears before rack-mounting the instrument.

To remove the handle, grasp the handle by sides and pull outwards and rotate it to a special position to let

the arrow on the handle and the arrow on the plastic ears be in opposite directions, then pull the handle

outward. After removing the handle, you can use a screwdriver to remove the two plastic ears.

To rack mount a single instrument, order rack mount kit IT-E151

Side view of rack mounting a single instrument

To rack mount two instruments side-by-side, order rack mount kit IT-E151, you

needn’t to use the front cover panel.

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Dimension unit (mm)

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Chapter 2 Specifications

2.1 Specifications

Parameter

1785B

1786B

1787B

1788

Output Ratings,

( 0 °C - 40 °C)

Voltage

0 ~18

V

0 ~32

V

0 ~72

V

0 ~32

V

Current

0 ~5 A

0 ~3 A

0~1.5

A

0~6 A

LVP

0 ~19

V

0 ~33

V

0 ~73

V

0 ~33

V

Load Regulation,

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

(rated current < 3 A) <0.01％ + 3 mV

(rated current< 10 A) <0.02％ + 5 mV

Current

<0.1％ + 5 mA

Line Regulation,

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

<0.1％ + 3 mV

Current

<0.1％ + 2 mA

Programming

Resolution

Voltage

10 mV

Current

1

10 mA

Readback Resolution

Voltage

10 mV(<20 V)

100 mV(≥20 V)

Current

10 mA

Programming

Accuracy, 12months,

(@ 25 °C ± 5 °C)

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

<0.05% + 10 mV

Current

<0.2％+10 mA

Readback Accuracy

12months,

(25 °C ± 5 °C)

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

<0.05%+15 mV(<20 V), <0.05%+120

mV(≥20 V)

Current

<0.1％+15 mA

Ripple

(20Hz ~20MHz)

Voltage

≤1 mVrms/3 mVp-p

Current

5 mArms

Temperature

Coefficient,

(0 °C ~ 40 °C)

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

<0.02%+5 mV

Current

<0.1％+5 mA

Readback

Temperature,

Coefficient,

(％of output+offset)

Voltage

<0.02%+15 mV(<20 V), <0.02%+120

mV(≥20 V)

Current

<0.1％+15 mA

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2.2 Supplemental Characteristics

State Storage Memory

Sixteen (16) user-configurable stored states

Recommended Calibration Interval

1 year

AC Input (selectable via switch on the rear panel)

Option OP1: 220VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz

Option OP2: 110 VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz

Maximum input power

350VA

Cooling

Fan cooled

Operating Temperature

32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) for full rated output

Storage Temperature

-68 to 158 °F (-20 to 70 °C) for storage environment.

Environmental Conditions

Designed for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. Designed to

operate at maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Weight

Type

1785B

1786B

1787B

1788

N.W

12.3Lbs.

5.6Kg

14.8Lbs.

6.7Kg

14.8Lbs.

6.7Kg

14.8Lbs.

6.7Kg

G.W

14Lbs.

6.4Kg

16.5Lbs.

7.5Kg

16.5Lbs.

7.5Kg

16.5Lbs.

7.5Kg

Dimensions WxHxD*

10” x 4.16” x 15” (255.7mm x 105.7mm x 382.7mm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

To ensure the most current version of this manual, please download the current version

here: http://www.bkprecision.com/search/manual/1785B

For current up-to-date product information, please visit www.bkprecision.com

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(Unit: mm)

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Chapter 3 Front-panel Operation

So far you have learned how to install your power supply and do quick start. During the quick start, you

were briefly introduced to operating from the front panel as you learned how to check basic voltage and

current functions. This chapter describes in detail the use of the front-panel keys and shows how they

are used to accomplish power supply operation.

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

• Front-Panel Operation Overview‚ on page 14

• Constant Voltage Operation‚ on page 15

• Constant Current Operation‚ on page 15

• Storing and Recalling Operating States‚ on page 15

• MENU operation, starting on page 16

3.1 Front-panel Operation Overview

The following section describes an overview of the front-panel keys before operating your power supply.

1. The power supply is shipped from the factory configured in the front-panel operation mode. At

power-on, the power supply is automatically set to operate in the front-panel operation mode. When in

this mode, the front panel keys can be used.

2. When the power supply is in remote operation mode, you cannot use the front-panel. A change

between front-panel and remote operation modes will not result in any change in the output

parameters. You can change the front-panel and remote operation modes by computer.

3. The power supply is in Meter mode when it is powered on, and the VFD will display the actual voltage

and current output value. And in this mode, if any non-functional key is pressed, the power supply will

changed to Set mode, and the VFD will display the adjusted voltage and current value. In Set mode,

the set voltage value will flash, you can press ▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the voltage value. In Set

mode, the power supply will turn back to Meter mode if there is no any key is pressed for 3 seconds.

4. The output of the power supply can be enabled or disabled from the front panel by pressing

key. When the output is on, the ON annunciator will turn off.

5. The VFD display shows the present operating status of the power supply with annunciators. For

example, the power supply is operating in CV mode, and then the CV annunciator will turn on. If, the

power supply is remotely controlled, the Rmt annunciator will also turn on, See ‘‘Display

Annunciators’’.

3.2 Constant Voltage Operation

The constant voltage range is from 0V to the maximum voltage value of each model. It is very easy for

you to set the constant voltage output. You have 2 solutions to set the constant voltage value.

Solution 1:

Out on/off

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Step1. Power on the Power Supply

Step2. Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to change the value

Solution 2:

Step1. Power on the instrument

Step2. Press key.

Step3. Use the numeric keys to or ▲ and ▼ keys to change the voltage value.

Step4. Press to confirm the value

3.3 Constant Current Operation

The constant current output range is from 0A to the maximum current value of each type. It is very easy

for you to set the constant current output.

Step1. Power on the Power Supply

Step2. Press key

Step3. Use the numeric keys to or use ▲and ▼keys to change the current value

Step4. Press key to confirm the value

3.4 Saving and Recalling Operation

You can store up to 16 different output states in storage register locations (1 to 16). Each output state

includes Constant voltage value, Constant current value and Maximum output voltage value. When

shipped from factory, storage locations “1” through “16” are empty. You can recall the saved settings by

Recall function.

Step1. After you setting an output state (CV value, CC value and Maximum voltage), press key.

Step2.Use the numeric keys to or ▲ and ▼ keys to select the memory location (the range

is 1 to 16) which you want to store in.

Step3. Press to confirm the memory location.

Step4. Press key.

Step5. Use numeric keys to or ▲ and ▼ keys to select the states which you want to

recall.

Step6. Press key to confirm. Then the saved settings will come on.

3.5 Menu Operation

 Set Maximum voltage(>MAX VOLT）

Please be well known that the Max voltage value should be in the range of each type of Power

V-Set

Enter

Save

Recall

Enter

I-Set

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Note: 1. If the function keys were locked by password, you need to enter the correct

password after you press function keys (V-set, I-set, Save, Recall and Menu), then

you can do the settings.

2. If you want to cancel a function operation (V-set, I-set, Save, Recall or Menu), just

press key to exit.

Esc

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supply.

Step1. Press key.

Step2. Select >MAX VOLT by using▲ and ▼ key.

Step3. Press key.

Step4. Change the voltage value by using numeric keys to or ▲and ▼key.

Step5. Press key.

 Initiating the Output state(>INIT OUT)

This instruction can initiate the output state when the power supply is powered on. If you select ON,

the power supply will initiate the output to OFF state when the power supply is powered on. If you

select OFF, the output will remain the same state as last time you turned off the power supply

 Initiating the Output Voltage (>INIT VOLT)

This instruction can set the initial output voltage. If you select ON, the power supply will initiate the

output voltage to 0Volt when the power supply is powered on. If you select OFF, the output voltage

will remain as the same volts as the last time you turned off the power supply

 Setting the Key Sound(>KEY SOUND)

This instruction can switch on/off the buzzing sound when you press any key, If you select ON, the

buzzer will sound when any key was pressed. If you select OFF, the buzzer will not sound when the

keys were pressed.

 Setting the Baud Rate(>BAUDRATE)

This instruction can change the communication baud rate for the power supply, the baud rate

range is 4800，9600，19200 or 38400。Before the communication, you must make sure that there

is same baud rate between the power supply and the computer.

Enter

Menu

Note: After you setting the maximum voltage value, the output voltage setup should

be in the range from 0 volt to maximum voltage. The default maximum voltage is

the full voltage range of its model.

Note: Default selection is ON and the output state is always OFF state.

Note: Default setting is ON and the output voltage is 0 volt.

Note: Default setting is ON; the buzzer will sound when you press any key.

Enter

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 Setting Address (>ADDRESS)

This instruction can set the communication address for each power supply. The address range is

from 0 to 30. Before the communication, you must make sure that there is same address between

the power supply and the computer.

 Setting password for function keys(>KEY LOCK)

This instruction can set a password (1 through 4 digits) to lock the function keys operation. After

setting the password, all the function keys on the front panel will be locked except the OUT on/off

key. You must enter the correct password to unlock them, then you can continue to do the function

key operation. If you don’t want to lock the function keys, please don’t press any number key when

you enter the >KEY LOCK instruction, just press ENTER key to unlock it.

Note: Default baud rate is 4800.

Note: Default address is 0. When the power supply receives a frame instruction from

computer, the LINK indicator will light on; it means that the power supply started

to communicate with computer. If the power supply hasn’t received the signal

from computer for 3 seconds, the LINK indicator will be turned off and it means

that the power supply can not communicate with computer.

Note: When shipped from factory, there is no password and function keys are

unlocked. The start bit of your desired password shouldn’t be 0.

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Chapter 4 Remote Operation Mode

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the power supply can be transferred to USB

(virtual com) interface, the following information will tell you how to use the computer to control the

output of the power supply.

4.1 IT-E132B Communication connector

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of power supply is TTL voltage level; you can use

the communication cable (IT-E132B) to connect the DB9 interface connector of the power supply

and the USB interface connector of computer for the communication.

4.2 Communication setting

Before using the remote operation mode, please make sure that the baud rate and communication

address in power supply are the same as in the computer software, otherwise, the communication will

fail, you can change the baud rate and communication address from the front panel or from computer.

1． Address: the range is from 0 to 254，default setting is 0

2． Baud rate: 4800,9600,19200 and 38400 are selectable, default setting is 4800

3． Data bit：8 bit

4． Stop bit：1

5． Parity：None

Start

Bit

8 Data Bits

Stop

Bit

PARITY = NONE

4.3 Frame format

Packet structure

The power supply is programmed using packets of bytes. A packet always contains 26 bytes,

either going to or coming from the instrument. The basic programming rule is:

You send a 26 byte packet to the instrument. You then

read a 26 byte packet back from the power supply to

either

 Get the status of your submitted packet, or

 Get the data you requested.

Note: It will not work if you connect the DB9 interface connector of the power

supply to the RS232 interface connector of computer directly by a standard

RS232 cable. Please use IT-E132B to connect them.

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